Upon returning to his room, Wu Yang assumed a lotus-like position while standing on his bed. As a cultivator, he had the ability to go without sleep for days and was devotedly working towards achieving success.

He had set his sights on mastering the Ancient Wind Venerable Secret Art, which was the core technique of the Wu Clan.

This Secret Art was said to be incredibly powerful, allowing its practitioner to split mountains in half with the force of the wind and achieve unmatched agility in combat.

In addition to its formidable techniques, the Ancient Wind Venerable Secret Art possessed an exceptional domain known as the Ancient Cyclones Domain, making it a unique and powerful technique.

A Domain can be achieved in the Nascent Soul Realm. Considering how diligent he is in his cultivation and how talented he is, reaching this realm is not a matter of if, it's a matter of when.

As Wu Yang opened his eyes, he realized that the night had passed and a new day had begun. The air was filled with the songs of birds, and children could be heard playing in the nearby grass fields.

However, he knew that he needed to continue his cultivation.

Having spent 15 years in this world, Wu Yang had heard innumerable tales of ordinary people who had obtained treasures that allowed them to become unrivaled beings capable of dominating the world.

The odds of Wu Yang acquiring one of these legendary treasures were extremely low. However, he didn't allow this realization to discourage him.

He regained his composure and turned his attention back to his Dantian. As he focused, he could see a cluster of eighteen emerald pillars hovering in the vast expanse of space within.

If Wu Yang could solidify the transparent pillar among the eighteen emerald pillars in his Dantian, he would be able to achieve the pinnacle of the Foundation Building Realm.

It is crucial for a cultivator to build these pillars to progress in the Foundation Building Realm. The pillars serve as the foundation for the Golden Core, which forms within the Dantian after the Core Formation Realm is attained.

The color of a Core Formation Realm cultivator's Golden Core was not fixed and could differ based on their chosen cultivation technique. However, in line with the Ancient Wind Venerable Secret Art's characteristics, the core was expected to be green. Wu Yang consumed a Qi Rejuvenation Pill and continued his cultivation.

Two weeks had swiftly passed, and it was time for Wu Chen, Shi Mei, and Wu Meng to depart for the Imperial Capital.

Meanwhile, Wu Yang had finished his closed-door training and wished to bid his family farewell before they set off.

Unbeknownst to Wu Yang, they had already left a week ago due to the urgency of the situation.

Leaving his room, Wu Yang stepped into the bustling main area of the Wu Clan where he found numerous people frantically running errands. He couldn't help but feel perplexed.

Even though two peak Core Formation Realm experts were leaving, the Wu Clan shouldn't be this busy, right?

Wu Yang approached the closest person in sight, a young lady wearing a white robe adorned with red lotus flowers. Her silky hair flowed down her shoulders, and she appeared somewhat uneasy as the Second Young Master approached her.

The girl's name was Wu Bailian, a highly talented girl who came from the Wu Clan's branch in Black Petal River City. Because of her exceptional abilities, she had been promoted to the main branch.

Wu Yang asked, "What's your name?"

The girl's voice quivered slightly as she replied, "My name is Wu Bailian."

Wu Yang pressed further, "Please tell me everything that has occurred in the past two weeks, without omitting any crucial details."

After a brief pause, Wu Bailian timidly began, "About a week ago, the Clan Head and his wife departed for the Imperial Capital in response to the Emperor's summons. It was a surprise to everyone since they were scheduled to leave today. The Elders from the Imperial Family who were accompanying Wu Meng received an urgent message, telling them to hasten their journey to the Imperial Capital."

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"Apart from that," she continued, "two Outer Disciples of the Extreme Jade Sword Sect are coming towards the Wu Clan main branch. From what I've heard from Wu Meng before she left, one of our dead ancestors has saved the life of an outer sect disciple of the Extreme Jade Sword Sect. After a few hundred years, that outer disciple became an Elder,"

Wu Yang was taken aback by the news. The Extreme Jade Sword Sect was a grand existence on the Jiaolong Continent, its hand reaching every part of the continent. This was the big stage where there were countless geniuses.

Looking at Wu Yang's accomplishments, one might be impressed, but in the vast Jiaolong Continent, there were countless geniuses who achieved Core Formation Realm at his age or even younger. There could even be Nascent Soul Realm cultivators in their teenage years.

Impatiently, Wu Yang asked, "How many can our clan send to the sect?" He eagerly wanted to hear more details as this was his opportunity to improve even further. If he joined the sect, even if he was ordinary, he would be exposed to a better environment. What he lacked the most was experience. In his view, being the tail of a phoenix was better than the head of a chicken.

Wu Yang is not hesitant to depend on his System, given that it is solely responsible for his reincarnation. He believes that not fully utilizing the capabilities of the System would be foolish.

"The streets are so busy because preparations are being made for the tournament," the girl explained. "There are three spots available: one for the Young Master and the other two will be decided through the tournament."

Wu Yang nodded, realizing the busy streets were due to tournament preparations. He felt disappointed in his elder brother Wu Feng, who was missing for three weeks with no one worrying except for his family. Wu Feng was considered the clan's trash, criticized in private discussions.

Wu Yang thought, "Brother, if you are not a main character or are extremely talented, you are not allowed to slack off!"

"Are you going to participate as well?" Wu Yang asked.

Wu Bailian's face lit up as she replied, "Of course! I want to try my luck as well!"

As they made their way to the arena, Wu Yang's eyes widened at the sight before him. The arena was grand and luxurious, with a seating area for spectators encircling the spacious competition ground. The banners hanging around the arena were emblazoned with the insignia of the Wu Clan, adding to the grandeur of the event.

Wu Yang turned to Wu Bailian and asked, "When are the two disciples of the Extreme Jade Sword Sect arriving?"

"At any time, Young Master," she replied promptly.

As they continued walking, Wu Bailian suddenly exclaimed, "Oh, look! There's a commotion, let's check it out!" Dozens of people had gathered around the Tournament Registration Hall, which piqued their curiosity. The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement and anticipation.

"Wu Li, you are nothing but a frog in a well, yet you dare to participate in this tournament? How absurd! Let me teach you a lesson!" Wu Kang, a late stage Foundation Building cultivator with thirteen pillars condensed, said arrogantly.

Wu Kang, one of the talented youths of his generation, felt justified in his arrogance towards Wu Li, who was recognized as the Wu Clan's trash. Wu Li's previous success, having condensed thirteen pillars in the Foundation Building Realm at a young age, had irritated him, but now that Wu Li's cultivation had regressed to the early stage and had no pillars, everyone believed he had made a mistake and shattered his pillars.

"Wu Kang, your hypocrisy is as clear as day. You used to flatter me when I was a genius, but now that I have regressed to the early stage of the Foundation Building Realm, you look down on me? You're not even worthy to be compared to me, a supposed 'trash'. You're just a bootlicker, your actions make you no better than garbage." Wu Li's words were like sharp swords, piercing through Wu Kang's thin skin. His eyes turned red with rage, and his aura emitted a fierce killing intent.

"You! Hmph, if I don't beat you right now, I'm a dog that can't bark!"

"Wu Li's cultivation dropped and he can't advance. Maybe he's a main character, but many fail to build their foundation. Wu Li seems confident though. Is he a lucky protagonist?" Wu Yang wonders.

Wu Yang nodded and thought, "Most probably."

Suddenly, he recalled the three options of Providence provided by the System. He wonders in which category this Wu Li should belong to.

Child of Destiny costs 1,000,000 Points, Child of Luck costs 15,000,000 Points, and Child of Heaven costs 100,000,000 Points. The difference between each other is extremely big.

Wu Yang believes that regardless of the kind of providence he has, he should follow Wu Li's lead. At the very least, Wu Li has the potential to ascend to immortality, and at the most, the possibilities are unimaginable.

Wu Yang is unsure of the protagonist template that Wu Li has. However, he believes he will determine it eventually. Most probably, Wu Li has the Spiritual Ring Expert template, as it is frequently seen in similar situations.

"Wu Kang, don't create a scene today! The Extreme Jade Sword Sect disciples can come at any moment. Our Wu Clan can't afford to provoke them." Wu Yang spoke firmly, hoping to gain public support and improve Wu Li's opinion of him.

"Second Young Master, I have no intention to offend the Extreme Jade Sword Sect. However, how can we let them see our clan in such a bad light by letting this cripple participate? It will be a slap in the face of our Wu Clan!" Wu Kang said, hastily.

Wu Kang's words struck a chord with the crowd, who readily agreed with him, "Yes! We can't let our clan be disgraced by such a worthless person!"

Wu Yang's face fell as he realized his mistake. He shouldn't have brought up the Extreme Jade Sword Sect, as he could have resolved the situation based on his own authority. By mentioning the sect, he had given Wu Kang an opening to argue against him and counter his reasoning.

Wu Li's face also turned dark, as he was grateful for Second Young Master's intervention but couldn't believe how shameless Wu Kang could be.

In the depths of his heart, Wu Li sneered disdainfully, "Heh, if I do not avenge this insult, then I, Wu Li, am a push-over!"